PACK AI

The University of Nevada, Reno is launching a new chapter in AI innovation — one that weaves artificial intelligence into the fabric of our research, teaching, and learning.

AI hub: Teaching and learning

We’re beginning a new era at the University — where AI-powered tools and resources are available to every student and faculty member. These innovations are here to enhance teaching, inspire discovery, and make everyday work more efficient. Whether you take your first step or dive right in, now is the time to start your AI journey with us.

Upcoming AI events

Sep 30
Faculty reading group: The Opposite of Cheating at University of Nevada, Reno Main Campus 12:00 PM Professional Development
Oct 10
Bioinspired innovations: Lifetime of an invention (Weekend at Tahoe) at Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe All Day
Oct 17
Teaching, Learning, and AI: A Virtual Conference 09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars
Nov 06
Cybersecurity Conference 2025, "CYBER AI: when AI meets security" at University of Nevada, Reno Joe Crowley Student Union 08:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

The University of Nevada, our state’s original land grant institution, has been a visionary leader in education, research and community engagement for over 150 years. PACK AI is our next institutional imperative that provides transformative educational opportunities for our faculty and students, groundbreaking research that leads our state and nation, and provides the research and workforce of the future for our region to excel in economic development. ”

—President Brian Sandoval

Taking the first steps: Introducing AI to the University community

Teaching and learning

Through collaborative efforts, Advancements in Teaching Excellence, University Libraries, and Office of Information Technology are creating additional resources, workshops and tools so scholars can integrate AI into their classrooms and scholarship.

Research

The Office of Research and Innovation will provide opportunities for University of Nevada faculty to share their expertise in AI to expand efforts to enhance research across disciplines.

Operations

The University is integrating artificial intelligence software into our day-to-day business processes, such as data systems, to build efficiencies and explore the possibilities AI presents to improve the University's operational effectiveness.

AI in student devices

First-year and transfer students will have access to Microsoft Copilot Chat and Apple Intelligence on their iPads through the Digitial Wolf Pack Initiative.

NevadaFIT integration

First-year students are required to complete an AI learning module that discusses ethics and the use of AI, provides guidance on the use of AI in their coursework, and reviews the University's policy on AI and academic integrity.

New AI certificate

Nevada Online is developing a three-course online certificate in AI that serves as an introduction to AI, ethics in AI and practical applications in AI. This program will be open to all students.

AI at Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe campus will offer a one-credit introduction to AI course as part of their weekend programs offered this Fall.

AI working group

The working group is studying current artificial intelligence policies, creating best practices recommendations, and discussing how the University can leverage the transformative potential AI presents to the institution. Sub-committees include the following:

  • Academic policies and use
  • Administrative policies and use
  • Research policies and use
  • Develop and support best practices
  • Identify and adopt best practices
  • Implement University-wide governance
  • Increase awarness across the University

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